Bacillus thuringiensis, more commonly known by its acronym Bt, is an effective natural solution to getting rid of grubs in vegetable gardens. This natural insecticide kills them by disrupting their stomach. Bt
A gopher mound is C-shaped, but a mound made by a mole is more like a volcano and surrounds the entire entrance hole. Moles don’t eat plants or roots, but eat grubs and earthworms. Their burrows are more shallow than gophers, often making surface ridges in the lawn or garden. RELATE...
The term “garden grubs” refers to baby insects, also called larvae, in lawns and soil. They typically burrow into the soil and eat the roots of plants as they go. While garden grubs will help themselves to the roots of any plant they fancy, they are most often seen doing their work ...
Should you get rid of grubs to get rid of moles? It’s often recommended that gardeners attempt to get rid of any grubs feeding on their lawn as a first step in figuring out how to get rid of moles in yard and gardens. Yes, moles eat grubs; in fact, they’re great at helping to...
How to get rid of slugs and snails in the garden, is one of the most asked questions, especially by people gardening in wetter climates. They can cause huge amounts of damage as they eat up your plants. Check the internet and you will find plenty of home remedies and DIY projects for...
How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally, In the Garden, photo byBrian Mai Ants in the Garden Before I look at how to get rid of them, lets understand the problem they cause in the garden. For the most part ants are not a problem in the garden. They don’t eat plants, except in very ...
Not all snails and slugs are pests, so if they’re not eating your plants, you don’t need to get rid of them in your organic garden. Slugs and snails are closely related. The main difference is that snails have a shell, while slugs don’t. ...
How To Get Rid Of Skunks In Your Garden When you worked hard to grow a lovely vegetable garden, the last thing you want to see in that garden is a skunk. A garden provides a ready food source for skunks. So long as they have access to that food, you can be assured that they will...
These eggs hatch within two weeks, giving rise to the next generation of larvae. Larva: The larval stage, or Japanese beetle grub, is the most damaging phase of the Japanese beetle’s life cycle. Grubs feed on your grass roots and various ornamental plants, causing extensive damage if ...
Whether you’re looking to start with just a few tomatoes or you’re planning to create a full-fledged kitchen garden, doing your homework on how to plant, care for, and harvest your crops will be valuable. See more: Vegetable Garden Ideas, Design, & What to Grow...